BUS DRIVER

LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 306
JOB DESCRIPTION

Substitute Bus Driver (Day-to-day Substitute on an on-call, as-needed basis)

Responsible to:
Transportation Supervisor

General Description:
The substitute bus driver provides safe and efficient transportation to and from school and on special trips. Maintains discipline when students are on bus. Observes safety regulations, schedules, and traffic laws. Requires certification, and continuous renewal of such, according to regulations. Must maintain drug-free status and participation in random and specific drug sampling as required by law and the district.

Substitute shifts vary based on specific routes between 6:00 am and 5:30 pm; substitutes are called on an as-needed basis and there is no guarantee of how many days you will be called; however, please be sure you can be available during these hours before applying for substitute status.
Qualifications:
Minimum age 21
Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with the CDL Class B passenger and air brake endorsement and complete all state requirements for driving school buses.
Must have a current CPR/First Aid Card
Meet physical requirements stated in the WAC 392-144-101 and 102.
Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality.
Able to satisfactorily work with students, staff, parents, and other adults.
Able to drive safely and report malfunctions of vehicles.
Willing to work.

Specific Duties:
Drives school buses on approved regularly scheduled routes, field trips, special trips, activity trips and other district trips as assigned.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety, operational, and appearance inspections to vehicles.
Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles.
Maintains control of passengers according to established conduct rules.
Provides the passengers with emergency procedure orientations, and conducts emergency exit drills.
Completes driver forms and records, vehicle-condition reports, route studies and accident reports as required. 05/18/04
Specific Duties continue:
Attends bus driver training courses, job-related and professional-development meetings.
Carries out work in a professional manner
Serves as a resource for training new drivers.
Installs and removes tire-traction devices, when required.
Insures that vehicles have specified minimum fuel content levels.
Reports unsafe route conditions or unsafe acts to bus supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
Ability to work with others in a team environment:
Listen to others.
Communicate with other staff in a pleasant and open manner.
Willingly take directions from other staff.
Maintain effective relationships with building administration and other
building staff.
Willingly assume other duties as necessary.
Work well with other staff to accomplish the mission of the organization.
Demonstrate respect and professional courtesy toward students, staff,
parents, others.
Ability to work with students:
Gain cooperation and respect from students.
Establish a positive rapport with students.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with students of various ages,
handicapping conditions, and developmental disabilities.
Assist students to problem-solve to achieve desired wants/needs.
Learn to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior.
Ability to work independently:
Establish daily work priorities.
Make responsible decisions and judgments within the scope of
authority.
Complete assigned tasks without constant supervision.
Be punctual and complete work within allotted time.
Follow departmental and District guidelines, policies and procedures.
Working Conditions:
Work in an environment with varying temperatures.
Wear attire and maintain appearance appropriate to the job.
Must have good health and personal hygiene.

Non-Discrimination Notice
The Lakewood School District is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Lakewood School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or qualified individuals with disabilities. Applications from all groups are encouraged. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Board Policy #3112 provides the steps that shall be taken in the grievance process. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER
SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR
DISTRICT COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Joyce Scott, Director of HR & Learning Support Services
17110 16th Dr NE
Marysville, WA 98271
360-652-4500 (source document)